IShowSpeed sparked reactions after jokingly asking Seyi Tinubu to get him a Nigerian passport during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
American streamer Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, created another viral moment during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The internet star met Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, in the VIP section of the stadium. Seyi watched the match with his children and other family members while wearing a Spain jersey. Spain later defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to lift the World Cup trophy.
During his livestream, IShowSpeed greeted Seyi Tinubu and exchanged a few friendly words with him and his children. The light-hearted chat quickly caught the attention of fans online. Smiling, the streamer jokingly said,
“Tell your dad to get me a Nigerian passport.”
The comment sparked laughter from those around him and immediately became one of the most talked-about moments from the final.
Soon after the clip appeared online, fans flooded social media with funny reactions. Many Nigerians welcomed the joke and playfully claimed the popular streamer had already become “one of us.” Others said they would love to see IShowSpeed visit Nigeria more often because of his energetic personality and love for meeting people from different cultures. The viral moment also added more excitement to an already unforgettable World Cup final.
IShowSpeed is known for creating entertaining moments wherever he goes. His visit to the World Cup final was no different, as another simple interaction turned into a trending topic across social media. Although the passport comment was clearly made in jest, it left fans smiling and gave Nigerians another fun moment to celebrate online.
